Robert L. "Mac" McIntyre age 88 died on Monday, January 12, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born on September 24, 1937 in Columbus to Lawrence and Josephine (McIntyre) Gay. Mac served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960. He was married to Mildred Ard on July 15, 1960 in Mount Holly, New Jersey and together they raised six children. Mac was a hardworking man, holding numerous jobs over the course of his life most notably he owned and operated the Spur gas station in Columbus, He worked for Perry Printing in Waterloo as an impositioner, and also worked at Columbus Community Hospital until he retired in 2016.

Mac was well known in the Columbus community for his love of sports especially football, baseball and golf. He could be found under stadium lights most Friday nights watching the Columbus Cardinals play football. He also was an avid Packers, Badgers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He would also be spotted often during his daily walks around Columbus. In his younger years Mac loved to play baseball, he'd also call games over the intercom in the park. He loved to fish and go boating with his family. Mac also loved to pack up his family and go camping in his camper.

Survivors include his wife Mildred of Columbus; his son Lane McIntyre of Beaver Dam; his four daughters Rhonda Erickson of Beaver Dam, Wendy Duren of Baraboo, Cheryl McIntyre of Fall River, Rebecca McIntyre of Kiel; David Lueth (son-in-law) of Fall River. Thirteen grandchildren; Christopher McIntyre, Aron Erickson, Heather Erickson, Cody Erickson, Nicole (Aaron) Blacker, Tiffany Smith, Kyle Rohrbeck, Tahnee Peters, Connor Duren, Corey Duren, April Lueth, Hannah Krueger and Halle Krueger. Several great grandchildren; sister Charlene (Ken) Schepper of Fond du Lac, sister Joanne Wampole of Madison, brother Brian (Julie) Gay of Columbus, sister Joey Willborn of Watertown and brother Richard (Kim) Gay of Minnesota; a sister-in-law Maryanne Gay of Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Debbie McIntyre, brother Jim Gay, sister Mary Gay, brother-in-law Milt Willborn, daughter-in-law Marilyn McIntyre.

A gathering to honor Mac's life will be held at the Columbus Country Club August 29th 12:00 to 4:00 PM with Military honors to be conducted at noon. To those that would like to golf on this day please reach out to the country club for a tee time at 920-623-5880.

Please share your online condolences with Mac's family at Jensenfuneralandcremation.com